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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 587 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 80 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 43 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 711 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 584 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 474 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 83 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 60 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 45 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 24 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 14 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 14 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 13 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 9 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 8 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 7 | H.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 5 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 3 | H.MOOR | moor(s) | an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils |
| 2 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
| 2 | H.LGN | lagoon | a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 2 | H.STMS | streams | bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 2 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 1 | H.WLL | well | a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 1 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 1 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1,359 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 127 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 9 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 4 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 4 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 149 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 3,840 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 106 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 46 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 43 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 38 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 38 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 3 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 4,116 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 3 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 2,284 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 334 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 198 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 191 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 103 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 63 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 31 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 18 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 16 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 15 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 13 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 10 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
| 10 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 8 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 8 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 7 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 5 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 4 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 4 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 4 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 4 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 4 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 4 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 4 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 3 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 3 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 3 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 2 | S.FNDY | foundry | a building or works where metal casting is carried out |
| 2 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 2 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MFGLM | limekiln | a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.UNIV | university | An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees. |
| 1 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 3,387 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 38 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 27 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 6 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 6 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 5 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 4 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 3 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 1 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 97 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 67 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 72 | Total for V | ||
| 9,894 | |||
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